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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPatisserie
/ˌpæt.ɪˈsɛr.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A shop where pastries and cakes are made and sold.
"She bought a box of delicate fruit tarts from the local patisserie." - 2
Traditional French pastries, cakes, and other sweet baked goods collectively.
"The hotel breakfast buffet featured an exquisite selection of fine patisserie."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'patisserie' originates from the French word 'pâtisserie', which refers to a pastry shop. It is derived from 'pâtissier', meaning 'pastry chef', which itself comes from the Old French 'paste', referring to dough or pastry. The word has evolved to encompass a variety of baked goods and confections.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patisserie" is said worldwide
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pâtisserie
Transliteration: patisserie
"Il a acheté des croissants dans une pâtisserie française."
Konditorei
Transliteration: Konditorei
"Die Konditorei verkauft die besten Torten der Stadt."
pasticceria
Transliteration: pasticceria
"Siamo andati in pasticceria a fare colazione."
pastelería
Transliteration: pasteleria
"Compró un pastel de chocolate en la pastelería."
pastelaria
Transliteration: pastelaria
"A pastelaria da esquina tem excelentes doces."
पेस्ट्री की दुकान
Transliteration: pestry ki dukaan
"वह ताज़े केक खरीदने के लिए पेस्ट्री की दुकान पर गई।"
糕点店
Transliteration: gàodiàn diàn
"这家糕点店的法式面包非常正宗。"
제과점
Transliteration: jegwajeom
"우리는 동네 제과점에서 케이크를 샀습니다."
洋菓子店
Transliteration: yogashiten
"彼女はその洋菓子店で美味しいタルトを買いました。"
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